washing-up

British  

noun

1. the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc, after a meal

2. dishes and cutlery waiting to be washed up

3. ( as modifier )

   a washing-up machine

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Example Sentences

Madame Babushkinov was furious to discover that their “hotel” was really a barracks, a single large hall with cots all in a row, and a washing-up room they would have to share.

From Literature

At night they settled into a routine where Finn was responsible for getting water and the washing-up but apart from that, could read.

From BBC

Mother went off to her work at the lace makers’ yard and Razi quickly started the washing-up.

From Literature

Other than those, there were only sweets, toilet paper, washing-up liquid and a few other random, non-edible items.

From Reuters

An investigation into how "green" household products such as washing-up liquid are has been launched following concerns shoppers are being "misled".

From BBC